Ahhh…vintage glitz, how I love to collect thee…my latest acquisition? …this glittering piece of wearable art from the 1970’s Created for someone with Glamazonian proportions (= not at all moi), I sliced off a chunk …
How to add DIY Sleeves to any top
Make a summer shirt fit for all seasons with my easy fix for a sleeveless top: 2020 update: I’ve been slowly but surely redesigning all of my old video images and this shirt is …
The Stay Put Scarf – a kiddo DIY
As Old Man Winter continues to rear his frosty head in Berlin I’m having to come up with sneaky methods to keep the neck of my scarf-scorning tot wrapped in warmth. My latest savvy solution? …
A Sensational Sequins Top Fix
Lately I’ve been seriously digging vintage sequins, the older the better, so when I saw this stunningly unique 1960’s top for sale online I snapped it up immediately: Unfortunately it arrived in somewhat worse condition …
The DIY Upcycled Scarfigan & my new channel!
That’s right my lovelies, I am now the proud producer of my very own series of diy refashionista webisodes! In addition to my regular crafty blog posts I’ll be sharing my adventures in upcycling with …
easy DIY embroidered lampshade revamp
I’ve already bamboo’d a lamp and doodled on a couple more so the next oh-so-logical step in my beacon beautifying quest just had to be stitched: Simple yet perky, amiright? Here’s how to make your …
Tante Uschi’s Amazing Schatzkiste full of Vintage Treasures
I’ve written so many posts about the fantastic items I’ve inherited (& cleverly re-imagined) from Great Auntie Uschi that I thought it was time to introduce the fabulous woman herself: Wasn’t she a stunner? Tante …
a Refashionista wastes nothing: the diy pant leg bag
Anyone who’s ever reconstructed a garment knows the importance of hoarding stockpiling squirreling away neatly storing the excess bits & pieces for possible future use – even if those around you think you’re completely nuts …
The DIY Upcycled Denim Rug Rat Backpack Tutorial
What does every munchkin need to tote around their goodies? A fancy schmancy personalized backpack of course! Create one for the tot on your list with bits you’re guaranteed to already have in your stash …
Instant Upcycled Bracelet DIY
Here’s how to make your own funky chunky bracelet in less than 2 minutes with my Instant Upcycled Bracelet DIY: